2026 World Cup Group F: Final Standings, Results and Recap
The Netherlands won Group F at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, piling up 10 goals in three games, and Japan followed it into the knockout rounds unbeaten. Sweden squeezed through as one of the best third-place teams, while Tunisia lost all three matches and fired its coach midtournament.
None of the four teams lasted long once the knockout stage began. All three Group F qualifiers were eliminated in the Round of 32, with the Dutch falling to Morocco on penalties, Japan losing to Brazil and Sweden running into France. Here’s a complete breakdown of the final Group F standings, every result and how each team’s tournament ended. For prices on upcoming international events, visit our World Cup odds page.
2026 World Cup Group F final standings
The Netherlands and Japan claimed the two automatic qualifying spots, and Sweden’s four points were enough to rank among the eight best third-place teams.
| Team | W-D-L | Goals for | Goals against | Goal difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 2-1-0 | 10 | 4 | +6 | 7 |
| Japan | 1-2-0 | 7 | 3 | +4 | 5 |
| Sweden | 1-1-1 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 4 |
| Tunisia | 0-0-3 | 2 | 12 | -10 | 0 |
2026 World Cup Group F results
Group F was split between World Cup venues in Texas, Kansas City and Monterrey, with matches in both the United States and Mexico.
| Matchday | Result | Goal scorers | Host city |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Netherlands 2, Japan 2 | Van Dijk 51′, Summerville 64′ (NED) | Arlington, Texas |
| 1 | Sweden 5, Tunisia 1 | Rekik 43′ (TUN) | Monterrey |
| 2 | Netherlands 5, Sweden 1 | Brobbey 5′, 17′, Gakpo 47′, 54′, Summerville 89′ (NED); Elanga 59′ (SWE) | Houston |
| 2 | Japan 4, Tunisia 0 | Kamada 4′, Ueda 31′, 84′, Ito 69′ (JPN) | Monterrey |
| 3 | Japan 1, Sweden 1 | Maeda 56′ (JPN); Elanga 62′ (SWE) | Arlington, Texas |
| 3 | Netherlands 3, Tunisia 1 | Skhiri own goal 3′, Brobbey, Van Hecke (NED); Mastouri 54′ (TUN) | Kansas City |
The Netherlands’ 5-1 win over Sweden on Matchday 2 was the group’s defining result. Brian Brobbey’s two goals inside the first 17 minutes made up the fourth-fastest brace in World Cup history, and the victory stretched the Netherlands’ World Cup unbeaten run to 14 matches, a tournament record. Japan’s 4-0 win over Tunisia in Monterrey was also a milestone, as it marked the 1,000th match in World Cup history.
How each Group F team fared
Here’s where each Group F team’s tournament ended.
Netherlands: Group winner, out in the Round of 32
The Dutch drew with Japan before overpowering Sweden and Tunisia, with Brobbey and Cody Gakpo leading the attack. Their knockout stay was brief: Gakpo scored against Morocco in Monterrey, but Morocco equalized in stoppage time and won the shootout 3-2. Coach Ronald Koeman resigned days later, and Xavi Hernández has since taken over.
Japan: Runner-up, out in the Round of 32
Japan went unbeaten in the group, with Ayase Ueda scoring twice in the rout of Tunisia. In the Round of 32, the Samurai Blue struck first against Brazil but couldn’t hold on, as goals from Casemiro and Gabriel Martinelli sent Brazil through 2-1.
Sweden: Third place, out in the Round of 32
Sweden’s five goals against Tunisia were its second-highest total in a single World Cup match, behind an 8-0 win over Cuba in 1938, and Anthony Elanga scored in both of its other group games. That goal difference helped Sweden qualify as a third-place team, but France proved too strong in the Round of 32, winning 3-0 at MetLife Stadium behind two goals from Kylian Mbappé.
Tunisia: Fourth place, eliminated
Tunisia allowed 12 goals in three matches and became the first African team eliminated in the group stage. The federation dismissed coach Sabri Lamouchi after the opening loss to Sweden, the first in-tournament coaching change at a World Cup since 1998.
Group F standout performers
These players made the biggest impact in Group F.
- Brian Brobbey, Netherlands: Scored three group goals, including a rapid-fire brace against Sweden.
- Cody Gakpo, Netherlands: Netted twice against Sweden and added the Netherlands’ lone goal in the Round of 32.
- Ayase Ueda, Japan: Scored twice in the 4-0 win over Tunisia.
- Anthony Elanga, Sweden: Found the net against both the Netherlands and Japan.
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